Funding for Development Cooperation Projects

This funding program targets non-profit organizations, foundations, and recognized religious communities based in Saarland. The funding supports development cooperation projects both within Saarland and in developing countries of the Global South, with the overarching goal of promoting sustainable development and improving living conditions.

The program supports various types of development cooperation projects, carried out either in the Global South or in Saarland. The focus is on measures that contribute to improving living conditions, strengthening self-help, and promoting education. Specific cost categories are defined as eligible or non-eligible for funding.

Funding is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant, which serves to partially finance eligible expenditures. There are specific upper limits for the funding amount per project and per applicant, as well as requirements for own contributions.

Specific conditions and requirements apply to the application and implementation of projects, ranging from compliance with application deadlines to cooperation with partners and financial stipulations.

The application process includes the timely submission of application documents, a discretionary decision by the Ministry taking into account an advisory board recommendation, as well as specific rules for fund requests and proof of use.

The funding program is based on specific guidelines from the Ministry of Education and Culture and is legitimized and regulated by relevant budgetary provisions of Saarland.